·The United States intends to impose punitive tariffs on tires produced by Chinese companies

The United States intends to impose punitive tariffs on tires produced by Chinese companies in an attempt to avoid the reduction of jobs in the US tire industry and to take employment opportunities by Chinese counterparts. Following the launch of a new round of "double-reverse" investigation by the US in October this year, Chinese tire companies are facing severe challenges of being taxed. During the APEC in Beijing in the first half of this month, China and the United States reached a consensus on exempting tariffs on 200 technology products, but Sino-US trade barriers have not been reduced.

The US Department of Commerce announced preliminary results yesterday, saying that Chinese-made passenger cars and light truck tires were subsidized and received unfair preferential treatment. They should be punished with punitive tariffs. According to the manufacturer's specific conditions, the tax rate is 17.7-81.3%. Not waiting.

The US Tire Industry Federation "Steel Workers' Federation" (USW) previously accused China's exports of US tires last year to receive a total of US$2.1 billion in subsidies from Chinese government. Chinese companies dumped tires at a lower price than the fair value in the US market. On June 3 this year, under the USW application, the United States launched anti-dumping and countervailing investigations on Chinese passenger cars and light truck tires, involving more than $3 billion. The Daily Economic News reported last month that the Chinese tire industry is facing a tariff of 60%. The report quoted a person from a tire trading company in Qingdao as saying:

“Once the 'double reverse' ruling is released, it is 'requiring money' for American dealers. For most domestic tire companies, it is simply 'death'."

The Wall Street Journal reported that if the preliminary ruling of the US Department of Commerce is confirmed next year, the US branch of the Chinese company Cooper (Kunshan) Tire Co., Ltd. will face a tariff of 12.5% ​​if it wants to import the parent company's products.

As the country with the largest car ownership in the world, 50% of the US tires are imported, and it is also the most important overseas market for Chinese tires. Its imported tires account for about one-third of China's total tire exports.

US Customs statistics show that China’s US “double-reverse” survey of tires last year exported US$2.078 billion to the US, and exports in the first quarter of this year were US$510 million. However, due to the different customs tariffs between China and the United States, China Customs statistics show that the amount of tire products involved in China’s exports to the United States last year was 3.34 billion U.S. dollars, and more than 1,000 companies involved.

A foreign trade credit guarantee official told the Daily Economic News last month that the US “double-reverse” investigation has a conductive effect, and then the EU, Japan, India, and Australia may follow up, which may be a chain reaction.

After the preliminary ruling on the subsidies for the Chinese tire industry was announced on Monday, the US Department of Commerce will announce the preliminary investigation report on the Chinese tire anti-monopoly case in January next year. The US official will confirm whether to impose punitive tariffs for six months, and the Chinese government can appeal to the WTO within six months.

 

 

What is a Scan Tool?

A scan tool is a Car Diagnostic Tool that can exhibit a wide range of features. Scan tools typically include a code reader, the ability to view and sort live data, and some type of knowledge base. Professional scan tools include extensive knowledge bases, diagnostic procedures, and sometimes even have built-in scopes, multimeters, and other diagnostic tools.

What Can a Scan Tool Do?
Scan tools are designed to interface with a car`s [on board diagnostic" system in order to facilitate the diagnostic process.
In that way, they are a lot like car code readers. They can be plugged into an OBD-I or OBD-II socket, read and clear codes, and view data readouts from various sensors. However, scan tools go beyond that basic functionality.

In addition to reading and clearing codes, a scan tool may be able to:

• Store and play back live data
• Graph data
• Read both generic and manufacturer-specific trouble codes
• Display pending codes
• Provide trouble code definitions
• Provide troubleshooting procedures or tips

Although the ability to read and clear codes is important, the additional functionality provided by a good scan tool can be extremely helpful in diagnosing a problem. OBD-II vehicles, in particular, can provide an enormous amount of data from a variety of different sensors, which is why many scanners have the ability to store and play back live data. That can allow you to test drive the vehicle and then view a recording of specific sensor output readings during operation.

The Importance of Scan Tool Knowledge Bases:
In addition to interfacing with the on board diagnostic system of a vehicle, the other most important thing a scan tool can do is to provide you with some type of knowledge base. The specific information contained in this type of knowledge base varies from one scan tool manufacturer to another, but it`s almost impossible to overstate the importance of good troubleshooting information.

Unless you have relevant prior experience with the specific problem that you`re dealing with, a good knowledge base can save you a tremendous amount of time. Scanners that include troubleshooting information and other tips will typically provide you with the definition of a code, the potential faults that can lead to that code being set, and the tests that you can do to track down the root cause of the problem.

Premium Scan Tool Features:
The best scan tools essentially provide you with a [one stop shop" that includes code and data reading functionality, advanced knowledge bases and troubleshooting tips, and a built-in scope and other meters. Some of these tools, like the professional-grade Snap-On MODIS, are prohibitively expensive, but they provide you with all of the tools you need to identify, test, and diagnose failed components.

Premium Scan Tool Alternatives:
Although professional-grade scan tools can be prohibitively expensive, you can achieve much of the same functionality without breaking the bank. Some of the things you might want to have in your toolbox include:

• a good consumer-grade scan tool or ELM327 scanner
• a multimeter and, if possible, scope
• access to the Internet

While resources on the Internet don`t provide a direct 1:1 replacement for the type of troubleshooting information you get with a professional-grade scan tool, this is definitely a more affordable way to go.

A good consumer-grade scan tool (or an ELM327 scanner and the right software) will get you on the right track, and you can supplement the information that your tool provides with an online OBD-II code chart and troubleshooting information. After you`ve tracked down the likely culprit, tools like a multimeter and scope will help you determine whether or not specific components are bad.

 

 

Pricing:

OBD-II code readers vary in price.

They range from an affordable price ($85) to many hundreds of dollars, or more.

 

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More Information:

If you're interested in getting more information on OBD-II code readers or are interested in purchasing one,

check out complete list of Frequently Asked OBD Questions, and also the ads throughout this site.

Some brand names of OBD readers are Carsara, Cartrend, Actron, Innova, etc.

 

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